Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane has suffered a major setback in his legal battle with Motsepe Foundation Championship side The Bees.
The case stems from Mlwane’s dismissal in November 2025, just 12 games into the 2025/26 Motsepe Foundation Championship season. The club fired the former lanky midfielder, who guided them to promotion from the SAFA ABC Motsepe League and replaced him with Joel Masutha.
However, Mlwane took the club to the PSL Dispute Resolution Chamber [DRC], which ruled in his favour. The club was subsequently ordered to compensate Mlwane for the remainder of his contract. But the club appealed the decision and took the matter to the SAFA arbitration.
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In a statement issued on Monday, the club has confirmed that the arbitrator has set aside the PSL DRC ruling.
“The Bees Football Club is pleased to confirm that the case brought by our former coach, Mr Humphrey Mlwane, regarding alleged unfair dismissal has been dismissed in favour of the club by the Arbitrator Today, 17 August 2026,” the club said.
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“The outcome vindicates our position that the coach was not unfairly dismissed. The Bees FC has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
“We thank our supporters and stakeholders for their continued confidence and support throughout the process.”
After his departure from the Bees, Mlwane went on to coach Eswatini side Tabankulu Celtic FC and also had a short stint at SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Tzaneen United.
Meanwhile, The Bees have since moved on and appointed Duncan Lechesa as their new head coach. He is assisted by Sundra Govinder, whom he also worked with at relegated side Black Leopards.
The Bees are set to host Highbury FC in their first league match of the new 2026/27 season on Saturday, 22 August.
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